Head of Supply Chain (Manufacturing)
£50,000 - £55,000 + Fantastic Contractual Benefits & Bonuses
Bridgend
Monday to Friday Full Time
Permanent
We are absolutely thrilled to be working alongside our Award-Winning Construction Manufacturing client as we look to recruit for an experienced manufacturing Supply Chain Manager to join the Senior Management & Leadership Team.
For your new role as our Head of Supply Chain it is crucial that you come with strong people-management skills; this role has one direct report (Supply Chain Master Planner) and 15 indirect reports (Production Planners and Logistics Planners), you have extensive ERP/MRP knowledge and you are experienced working in a busy and daily changing production business.
As our new Head of Supply Chain you will be responsible for leading and optimising the end to-end supply chain function, including procurement, planning, inventory management and logistics. The role will focus on ensuring material availability, improving delivery performance and driving operational efficiency to support production and customer fulfilment. It requires a balance of hands-on day-to-day oversight with forward-looking planning and continuous improvement.
Your Key Responsibilities
Strategic and Operational Leadership
Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support business goals and ensure supply continuity
Drive performance through planning, inventory control and supplier performance management
Contribute to the companys strategic objectives through robust material planning and demand fulfilment
Procurement & Supplier Management
Manage sourcing activities and supplier relationships to ensure value for money, quality and on-time delivery
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, with a focus on risk management, cost control and reliability
Costings Management
Understand and apply core manufacturing costing principles to ensure accurate material valuation and cost control
Support commercial and operational decision-making through timely, reliable costings and analysis
Planning & Inventory
Collaborate closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to ensure alignment across the value stream
Oversee sales and operations planning (S&OP) to align supply and demand Manage inventory levels and optimise stock holding across the business to balance working capital and service levels
Logistics & Fulfilment
Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, including transport planning, goods receiving and dispatch
Ensure timely delivery of materials to the production facility and finished goods to customers
Performance Management & Improvement
Establish KPIs to measure supply chain performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, reduce cost and simplify operations
Team Development & Engagement
Manage and support the development of supply chain personnel, fostering a culture of accountability and growth
Collaborate closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to ensure alignment across the value stream
Job Role Technical Knowledge
Sound understanding of procurement best practices and supplier negotiation
Experience with logistics operations, warehousing and distribution planning
Strong grasp of MRP/ERP systems and inventory control principles
Ability to interpret and act on supply chain KPIs (e.g. OTIF, inventory turns)
Proficient in Excel and reporting tools; able to make informed, data led decisions
Professional Qualifications
Bachelors Degree: In Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field from an accredited institution Qualifications
Professional Certifications: MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management), or other equivalent qualifications are highly desirable
Minimum Experience: At least 6-8 years of professional experience in procurement, supply chain management or a related field
Leadership Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in a leadership role managing a procurement and/or supply chain team
Contractual Benefits
Monday to Friday (Office Hours)
Bonus Share Scheme (the amount of shares depends on the level of the role)
4% pension contribution subject to the employee meeting their thresholds (5%)
24 days annual leave plus 1 when 2 years service is achieved
Death in Services X2 salary
Free EV charging at our sites
Cycle to Work scheme
EAP mental health support
To Apply
Please click on the link to Apply - ensuring all your contact details and CV are thoroughly up to date.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Kelly
Kelly Newell
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